S-STC Schools: Centers of Excellence in Green Practice

School of Sustainable Skills & Technologies

Practical, workshop-based training in green making and appropriate technology — turning waste streams and local materials into products, income and low-carbon livelihoods.

• Upcycled Textile AccessoriesTurn textile waste into market-ready bags, accessories and homeware using circular design, sorting, cutting and finishing techniques.
• Eco FootwearDesign and craft footwear from reclaimed, plant-based and low-impact materials, with pattern making, assembly and quality finishing.
• Solar Dryer AssemblingBuild, install and maintain solar dryers for food preservation — sizing, airflow, materials, assembly and post-harvest handling.
• Weave MakingTraditional and contemporary weaving with natural and recovered fibres, from preparation and loom work to product development.
• Sustainable PackagingDevelop packaging that protects products and the planet — material selection, reuse and refill formats, labelling and compliance.
• Mushroom Farming (theory) and Field TourLearn mushroom cultivation from substrate preparation to harvest, then visit a working farm to see climate control, pest management and post-harvest handling in practice.

School of Transitional Skills

Support for people moving between roles, sectors or livelihoods as the economy greens — reskilling, enterprise basics and the workplace competencies a just transition demands.

Programme details are being finalised and will be published shortly.